Oyo State Urged to Implement Four-Tier Health System

The Oyo State Government has been urged to implement a four-tier health facility system to enhance healthcare delivery. A report assessing secondary healthcare facilities across the state indicated that many hospitals, despite their size and staffing levels, underperform due to misclassification.

The proposed structure includes primary health centers, cottage hospitals, general hospitals, and tertiary institutions. It was noted that existing general hospitals should be downgraded based on performance capacity, as misclassification has led to poor resource allocation and weak service delivery.

The report highlighted significant disparities in hospital performance, particularly in communities like Fiditi and Igboho. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, responding to the report, emphasized the government's commitment to healthcare reform, which Governor Seyi Makinde approved for 2024, focusing on infrastructure, equipment, and personnel improvements across secondary health facilities.

The report aims to provide the government with a clear perspective for decision-making regarding healthcare restructuring.